Veterinary Services

Horsham Veterinary Hospital offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure the best care for your pet.

Physical Exam

One of the most useful tools a vet has to assess the health of your pet is a complete physical examination. Each time your pet comes to us, either for a health check or for an illness problem our veterinarians will perform a full 12 system physical examination. We will advise you of any abnormal findings and recommend an appropriate course of action.

The systems we routinely examine are:

General Appearance
Respiratory System
Circulatory System
Digestive System- this includes assessment of the teeth
Kidneys & Urinary System
Reproductive System
Neurological System
Skin & Coat
Musculoskeletal System
Eyes
Ears
Lymph Nodes

Dentistry

Just like humans, pets’ teeth need looking after too!

The health of their teeth and gums has a significant impact on their overall quality of life. Imagine how your mouth would feel, and smell, if you never brushed your teeth. Imagine having a really bad toothache and not being able to tell anyone about it!

Each time your pet visits us for an examination we will grade the health of their teeth.

Grade zero is the score we want for all our patients! This means they have normal, healthy clean teeth and gums.

Grades one & two mean that your pet’s teeth have a build-up of plaque & tartar causing gum disease. It is time to have a dental clean and return their score to zero!

Pets with Grade three or four disease have very significant dental health issues with disease affecting the deeper parts of the tooth and gums. These teeth will be painful and can lead to further health issues. Urgent attention is required to relieve pain and prevent further damage to the teeth. Sometimes teeth are beyond help and require extraction.

We are fully equipped to provide all your pet’s routine dentistry enabling us to perform scaling (removal of plaque & tartar), polishing, extractions and more. Our digital dental x-ray machine means we can get top quality diagnostic x-rays in a very short time to diagnose disease conditions hidden under the gum line.

All adult dogs and cats should have a dental scale and polish performed at least once a year to keep their teeth healthy.

If you have any questions about dental care or professional cleaning please do not hesitate to contact us.

Radiography

Our hospital is fully equipped to take digital radiographs (often called X-rays) of your pet. Our veterinarians will discuss your pet’s case and conduct a thorough physical examination to determine if your pet requires radiographs. Radiographs are a very important tool to help us diagnose diseases in animals, particularly for conditions involving bones, the chest or abdomen.

Ultrasonography

Our hospital is fully equipped with an ultrasound scanner to assist evaluation of your pet’s condition if required. Our veterinarians will discuss your pet’s case and conduct a thorough physical examination to determine if your pet requires an ultrasound examination.

An ultrasound scan is a very important tool to help us diagnose disease in animals, particularly for conditions involving soft tissue, such as those found in the abdomen, or the heart. Dr Debbie & Dr Nicole have all undergone specific training in abdominal ultrasound use.

Clinical Pathology

Clinical pathology involves the laboratory evaluation of blood, fluids or body tissue in order to identify existing disease. Common laboratory tests include blood chemistries, complete blood counts, blood clotting times, urinalysis, faecal tests, biopsy examination, cultures and infectious disease testing.

Our animal hospital is equipped with an in-house laboratory that allows our veterinarians to quickly perform many of these diagnostic tests to achieve an accurate and rapid diagnosis. This is especially important if very ill animals and those requiring immediate or emergency treatment. Some more specialised tests can be sent to an external veterinary laboratory if required.

We are very excited to have just installed the latest laboratory equipment from Idexx which means we are able to perform more diagnostic tests on the spots with even quicker results.

Soft Tissue Surgery

Our veterinarians’ high level of expertise and our practice’s fully equipped surgical suite allows us to perform the vast majority of soft tissue surgical procedures that your pet may require. Soft tissue surgery encompasses any surgery that is not related to bones. It includes procedures such as desexing, exploratory laparotomies, caesareans, lump removals, biopsies, wound stitch-ups, removal of intestinal foreign bodies - the list is endless!

If you find a lump or bump on your pet please make an appointment to visit one of our veterinarians to discuss any surgery your pet may require.

Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic surgery encompasses any surgery that is related to bones or joints. It includes procedures such as fracture and ligament repairs to name a few.

Our veterinarians’ high level of expertise and our practice’s fully equipped surgical suite allows us to perform certain orthopaedic surgical procedures that your pet may require.

Complicated orthopaedic cases, such as spinal surgery, will need to be referred to a specialist orthopaedic surgeon. Our veterinarians will assess each case individually and provide the best advice for you and your pet.

Specialist Referrals

When an animal develops an unusual illness or injury, there is often a need for specialised expertise and equipment to properly diagnose and treat the problem. If your pet has a problem that requires this level of expertise we can refer you to a specialist that has earned our trust and confidence in order to give your pet the optimal chance of recovery.

We’re happy to discuss and organise a specialist referral if required by your pet.

Emergency Care

We provide you and your pets with an after-hours emergency service for critical illness or injury. This service is on a roster basis with Your family Vet.

Always ring our normal phone number (03 5381 1439) and then follow the prompts to contact the on duty veterinarian.

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Name: Kim Anders

Pets Name: Elmo

Message:

You leave me with 19 years of beautiful memories, shall miss you till we meet again someday on the rainbow bridge.

Name: Tyler & Zoe

Pets Name: Snickers

Message:

You were the best rabbit I ever owned.

I missed you so much.

You will be forever in our hearts and memories.

We love you so much.

Name: Kahlee Papst

Pets Name: ♡ Sophie Lee ♡

Message: 22-11-10 ~ 5-9-19

To my darling Princess who stole my heart when I was just 15 years old. To someone who was always there for me through my toughest of times, who taught me so much responsibility and to someone who just loved me for who I was.

From day dot you brought nothing but happiness and joy and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I love you Sophie Lee ♡♡♡

Name: Rachael Papst

Pets Name: Sasha

Message: 06/06/08-21/02/20

We will always love you Sasha. Thank you for coming into our lives and being such a joy to have around.

Miss you so much.

Fly high beautiful girl.

Name: Sharon Tuohey

Pets Name: Roxy

Message: 2008-2019 RIP Beautiful Girl

We were so lucky to have you as part of our family, you gave so much unconditional love, had the best bum wag, loved destroying your Kong balls and you let the grand-kids think they were the boss of you.

You were by my side through all life’s ups and downs, you gave the best kisses and cuddles, our house is so empty without you, we miss you so much girl.

Thank you so much to all the staff at Horsham Vet Hospital for all the love and care you gave Roxy over the last few years. She definitely loved riding in your vet taxi and enjoyed visiting you all.

The care, understanding and support your whole team gave us on Friday 20th December 2019 when Roxy passed away suddenly will never be forgotten.

The hand written signed note that you guys sent along with the beautiful poem was so thoughtful.

Thank You All So Much

From

Sharon Tuohey and Family

Name: Phil Riddington

Pets Name: Tekaani

Message: A beautiful friend.

Name: Tahnee

Pets Name: Cheechina 'Cheech'

Message: I was incredibly grateful and privileged to have you by my side for 16 years, from a tiny 6 week old kitten, you had your quirks but our bond was so strong. You are greatly missed. Forever in our hearts.

Name: Lee & Reiner Czora

Pets Name: Rebecca

Message: 2007-2019 RIP our beautiful angel. You had an awful beginning in life and abandoned a few years later RSPCA. We fell in love with you and brought you home. You have loved us so very much for 7 wonderful years. Survived cancer such a strong little girl. There's a huge hole in our hearts that can never be healed and our tears keep flowing. Run free sweet girl we will be with you once again one day. The angels will watch over you for now.....Until you have loved a dog a part of your soul remains unawakened.

Name: Douglas Cordell

Pets Name: Duff

Message: Duff was a great friend and companion for just on 16 years. Loved camping, chasing rabbits, not so keen on being chased by emus and was a loving companion to 3 girls during their earlier years. The house is empty without you mate. My Sincere thanks to Jess, Dr. Lori and the gang for your understanding and compassion on the day of a very, very difficult decision.

Name: Emmily

Pets Name: Razor

Message: Truly a beautiful soul taken too early. My best friend who loved me unconditionally, I miss you more than words will ever be able to express.

Name: Glenda Bunting

Pets Name: Friskie

Message: It was a pleasure welcoming you into my home when my mother came to live with me. Even though you lost your owner and I my mother, we bonded very well and my cat Sandy is still missing you.

Rest in Peace, 2000-2019.

We will always love and remember you.

Name: June Rogers

Pets Name: Trixie

Message: All my love to my darling little dog ‘Trixie’

Name: Pete & Jo Bird

Pets Name: Taz

Message: R.I.P. Tazzie Boy, you have left a big hole in our hearts. Everyday we find ourselves looking for you with just little things like seeing you with your paw hanging out the window of the ute on a road trip, smiling all the way with the wind in your face, greeting us at the back sliding door, smiling & happy to see us home from work, to you just sitting with your head on our laps. You were loved and gave love unconditionally & we miss you greatly, roam free big fella. To all at Horsham Veterinary Hospital we can't thank you enough for looking after our Taz from a puppy right until the fateful night that we had to say good-bye. We very much appreciate all your love and care xx

Name: Bob and Betty Smith

Pets Name: Mango

Message: Rest in Peace in Rainbow Heaven dear Mango.

Host and Trainer to many foster dogs over the years, after being rescued yourself. You were a huge part of our family and friend to many you met on your time with us. Miss you so much.

Name: Clint and Yonie

Pets Name: Ralph

Message: RIP Ralph.

I knew you for less than half your rich life but you quickly worked your way into my heart. You were always loyal, loving, steady, reliable and patient. Always watching over us and hanging with your dad. The best buddy he could ever have. I'm glad you gave us those 2 weeks after you went down hill and the Vet told us what was wrong. It was nice to have the time to love you more, spoil you and say our goodbyes but your body unfortunately decided it was time. We had to make the hardest decision to take you to the Vet who could help you let go. So now you can run wherever you choose, chase the ball and always win, run through green-hilled paddocks like you did when I first met you. We will miss you and your nubbin. You were and always will be a good dog. We will always love you xo.

Name: Megan & Trevor Kannar

Pets Name: Max

Message: Max was a unique pug not like any dog ever. He was a human pug. Max ate what we ate and could always be found under the dinner table every night. Max would follow us all wherever we would go. Max loved his car rides and trips and especially going out to the farm with us so he could hang out with his doggy friends. Max was one of us and he is surely going to be missed in our house and will be especially missed by his brother Hunter. Farewell little Max. May you Rest In Peace our little friend - Megan, Trevor, Alison, Andrew, Chloe, Elizabeth and Hunter.

Name: Helen Pedersen

Pets Name: Harley

Message: Rest in Peace Harley. Thank you for all of the happiness and joy that you brought to my life. It is so quiet now without you but I know that you are no longer suffering. You will always be in my heart. Miss you so much.

Name: Stuart Hoffman

Pets Name: Sweep

Message: 2003 - 2018. Rest in Peace.

Name: Rod Bell

Pets Name: Belly

Message: Having you for nearly 21 years, you have had a massive impact on our families lives. So loving and loyal. We will always remember the good times and love you very much. From Rod, Karen, Adrienne and Kelsey.

Name: Bill and Maree Khan

Pets Name: Gypsy

Message: It is so quiet here now. No one to tell us to get up in the morning or feed me NOW. No dog hair everywhere. We miss the cuddles. Gypsy was a pug with attitude. Harry's best friend. We miss you bubs.